Sunset hikes near Spruce Corner, ma

A short walk out, the whole show, and back at your car before dark. Times are estimates at a relaxed pace; give yourself extra buffer, especially with kids or in a group.

1. Barrus Road via Peter Hill Trail 1.5 mi away

   Leave by 6:10 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:10 PM
   2. Sunset6:52 PM
   3. Head back7:07 PM
   4. At your car7:25 PM
   5. Dark7:20 PM

   Back at your car by 7:25 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   0.7 mi to the viewpoint · 190 ft climb · 40 min of walking

2. Orchard View–Beaver Brook Trail, 3 sights 1.9 mi away

   Leave by 5:28 PM

   1. Leave trailhead5:28 PM
   2. Sunset6:52 PM
   3. Head back7:07 PM
   4. At your car8:03 PM
   5. Dark7:20 PM

   Back at your car by 8:03 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   2.2 mi to the viewpoint · 350 ft climb · 120 min of walking

3. Ford Road 2.3 mi away

   Leave by 6:15 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:15 PM
   2. Sunset6:52 PM
   3. Head back7:07 PM
   4. At your car7:19 PM
   5. Dark7:20 PM

   Back at your car by 7:19 PM — 1 min before dark.

   0.5 mi to the viewpoint · 190 ft climb · 30 min of walking

4. Barrus Road 1.5 mi away

   Leave by 5:44 PM

   1. Leave trailhead5:44 PM
   2. Sunset6:52 PM
   3. Head back7:07 PM
   4. At your car8:00 PM
   5. Dark7:20 PM

   Back at your car by 8:00 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   1.9 mi to the viewpoint · 120 ft climb · 101 min of walking

5. Greenwood Walls Trail–Kiln Road, 3 sights 4.1 mi away

   Leave by 5:45 PM

   1. Leave trailhead5:45 PM
   2. Sunset6:53 PM
   3. Head back7:08 PM
   4. At your car7:47 PM
   5. Dark7:21 PM

   Back at your car by 7:47 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   1.6 mi to the viewpoint · 280 ft climb · 87 min of walking

6. Goatherd's Quest–Greenwood Walls Trail, 5 sights 4.1 mi away

   Leave by 5:55 PM

   1. Leave trailhead5:55 PM
   2. Sunset6:53 PM
   3. Head back7:08 PM
   4. At your car7:42 PM
   5. Dark7:21 PM

   Back at your car by 7:42 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   1.3 mi to the viewpoint · 190 ft climb · 71 min of walking

7. Greenwood Walls Trail–Kiln Road, 4 sights 4.4 mi away

   Leave by 6:15 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:15 PM
   2. Sunset6:53 PM
   3. Head back7:08 PM
   4. At your car7:23 PM
   5. Dark7:21 PM

   Back at your car by 7:23 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   0.6 mi to the viewpoint · 80 ft climb · 33 min of walking

8. Goatherd Rock–Goatherd's Quest, 4 sights 4.3 mi away

   Leave by 6:08 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:08 PM
   2. Sunset6:53 PM
   3. Head back7:08 PM
   4. At your car7:29 PM
   5. Dark7:21 PM

   Back at your car by 7:29 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   0.9 mi to the viewpoint · 90 ft climb · 47 min of walking

9. Hawks Brook Trial–La Belle Road Loop, 6 sights 6.4 mi away

   Leave by 6:01 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:01 PM
   2. Sunset6:52 PM
   3. Head back7:07 PM
   4. At your car7:37 PM
   5. Dark7:21 PM

   Back at your car by 7:37 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   1.1 mi to the viewpoint · 190 ft climb · 61 min of walking

10. Farmstead Trail–La Belle Road Loop, 3 sights 6.4 mi away

    Leave by 5:55 PM

    1. Leave trailhead5:55 PM
    2. Sunset6:52 PM
    3. Head back7:07 PM
    4. At your car7:37 PM
    5. Dark7:21 PM

    Back at your car by 7:37 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

    1.2 mi to the viewpoint · 300 ft climb · 66 min of walking

11. Mount Institute–Blue Pulaski Loop, 7 sights 6.4 mi away

    Leave by 5:57 PM

    1. Leave trailhead5:57 PM
    2. Sunset6:52 PM
    3. Head back7:07 PM
    4. At your car7:37 PM
    5. Dark7:21 PM

    Back at your car by 7:37 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

    1.2 mi to the viewpoint · 240 ft climb · 65 min of walking

12. Hunt Road 5.3 mi away

    Leave by 5:48 PM

    1. Leave trailhead5:48 PM
    2. Sunset6:53 PM
    3. Head back7:08 PM
    4. At your car7:51 PM
    5. Dark7:21 PM

    Back at your car by 7:51 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

    1.6 mi to the viewpoint · 200 ft climb · 88 min of walking